Backwater Valves

Prevent Flooding with a Backwater Valve

If you’ve been flooded in the past or currently live in an area that’s at risk of flooding, you know how devastating it can be. Fortunately, the risk of future flooding can be significantly reduced with the installation of a Backwater Valve, a simple flood prevention device that is installed on your sewer line protecting your home from city sewage back up.

In fact, in most municipalities in Canada it’s now a code requirement for new homes to have a Backwater Valve installed. That’s because these devices have proven time and time again to be incredibly effective in minimizing the chance of flooding occurring inside a home.

How Does It Work?

During a flood, sewer pipes and storm drains are often too small to deal with the excess water and, as a result, water can flow back up through your pipes and into your home. A Backwater Valve prevents this from happening by sealing off your sanitary lines and storm lines when floodwater pressure builds. Water flows out, but never gets in. It’s that simple. A Backwater Valve is durable, requires no electricity or power, and is easy to install and maintain.

In many cases, your local municipality may even cover the cost of your Backwater Valve

Consult your local municipality and ask them about their protective plumbing program.

Don’t wait for a flood to happen to you. Invest in prevention, not rescue.

Worried about being flooded? Call 1-844-91-FLOOD or 1-844-913-5663

About Protective Plumbing Canada

Protective Plumbing Canada is one of North America’s most respected flood prevention companies, with over 25 years of experience in plumbing and construction in Canada and the United States.

If you’ve been flooded in the past or currently reside in a flood zone, our fully-licensed team can install a simple, but highly effective device known as a Backwater Valve that hooks up to your external sanitary and storm line in order to significantly reduce the risk of any future flooding of your home.